Remote Start with FOB
Driver
Joined: May 2014
Posts: 112
Likes: 1
From: VA
I've been using the app to remote start my car in the morning. But whenever I go to open the driver door the car turns off. This even happens when I've unlocked the car.
Is there a sequence that needs to be done to prevent the car from turning off in this situation?
Is there a sequence that needs to be done to prevent the car from turning off in this situation?
Lead Lap
Joined: Mar 2004
Posts: 567
Likes: 4
From: Ohio
As a safety/anti theft measure the car is meant to turn off...always, when the door is opened or a couple other things take place.
Driver School Candidate
Joined: Feb 2015
Posts: 3
Likes: 0
From: NY
Working
Mine worked, 200t.
I will tell you though that I was/am extremely disappointed with my dealership and their lack of knowledge on the product. When I asked if the car had remote start, the salesperson didn't know and had to go ask. When he returned he told me that yes it does but it's an app on the phone. What he failed to tell me was that the remote start was part of the Enform package and that it was a recurring subscription service. When I found out a week later and confronted him he admitted that he left that out but the dealership refused to do anything about it. Anyway, just a heads up for anyone that has not bought the vehicle yet.
I will tell you though that I was/am extremely disappointed with my dealership and their lack of knowledge on the product. When I asked if the car had remote start, the salesperson didn't know and had to go ask. When he returned he told me that yes it does but it's an app on the phone. What he failed to tell me was that the remote start was part of the Enform package and that it was a recurring subscription service. When I found out a week later and confronted him he admitted that he left that out but the dealership refused to do anything about it. Anyway, just a heads up for anyone that has not bought the vehicle yet.
Lead Lap
Joined: Mar 2004
Posts: 567
Likes: 4
From: Ohio
Default Remote Start with FOB
I was finally able to get the Enform Remote application activated. So far it has worked really well.
One interesting thing that I came across that I am not sure how many people know , after having the Enform Remote activated, you can then use Key FOB to also remotely start your vehicle. It is funny Lexus does not really mention this or promote it.
You simply press the "Lock" button three times and on the third press you just hold the button down until you see the lights flash an additional time. The car will then start a few seconds later.
Comes in handy now and then when you don't want to use the phone app. So far I have tested it up to 50-60 feet away and it has worked without issue.
My question is do you need the Lexus Enform activated in order to program the KEY FOB, and why?
I was finally able to get the Enform Remote application activated. So far it has worked really well.
One interesting thing that I came across that I am not sure how many people know , after having the Enform Remote activated, you can then use Key FOB to also remotely start your vehicle. It is funny Lexus does not really mention this or promote it.
You simply press the "Lock" button three times and on the third press you just hold the button down until you see the lights flash an additional time. The car will then start a few seconds later.
Comes in handy now and then when you don't want to use the phone app. So far I have tested it up to 50-60 feet away and it has worked without issue.
My question is do you need the Lexus Enform activated in order to program the KEY FOB, and why?
Pole Position
Joined: Nov 2014
Posts: 256
Likes: 0
From: IL
I found from me personal experience with using the FOB that you have to hit the "lock" button pretty quick the 1st 2 times before holding it for the 3rd time to get it to work. I tried doing it slower, like about 1 second in between presses and it wouldn't work that way.
Maybe someone without ENFORM can test it, or someone at a dealership with one that doesn't have ENFORM can test there.
Phil
Lexus Test Driver
Joined: Feb 2003
Posts: 1,232
Likes: 1
From: Lake Worth, FL
Default Remote Start with FOB
I was finally able to get the Enform Remote application activated. So far it has worked really well.
One interesting thing that I came across that I am not sure how many people know , after having the Enform Remote activated, you can then use Key FOB to also remotely start your vehicle. It is funny Lexus does not really mention this or promote it.
You simply press the "Lock" button three times and on the third press you just hold the button down until you see the lights flash an additional time. The car will then start a few seconds later.
Comes in handy now and then when you don't want to use the phone app. So far I have tested it up to 50-60 feet away and it has worked without issue.
My question is do you need the Lexus Enform activated in order to program the KEY FOB, and why?
I was finally able to get the Enform Remote application activated. So far it has worked really well.
One interesting thing that I came across that I am not sure how many people know , after having the Enform Remote activated, you can then use Key FOB to also remotely start your vehicle. It is funny Lexus does not really mention this or promote it.
You simply press the "Lock" button three times and on the third press you just hold the button down until you see the lights flash an additional time. The car will then start a few seconds later.
Comes in handy now and then when you don't want to use the phone app. So far I have tested it up to 50-60 feet away and it has worked without issue.
My question is do you need the Lexus Enform activated in order to program the KEY FOB, and why?
Free for the first year of ownership, after that, the Remote Start functionality is disabled and can be re-activated at anytime by subscribing to both LEXUS ENFORM SAFETY CONNECT & ENFORM REMOTE
Driver School Candidate
Joined: Jan 2005
Posts: 30
Likes: 0
From: IN
I can lock and unlock but no start
please let me know if you have any thoughts
thanks in advance
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Driver School Candidate
Joined: Feb 2015
Posts: 3
Likes: 0
From: NY
It's a 50-50 proposition
Using the app, my success rate is about 50%. It usually takes at least two tries, sometimes as many as five or six. I've called tech support many times and am done dealing with them. Unfortunately, it is what it is. Buyer beware.
Pole Position
Joined: Nov 2014
Posts: 256
Likes: 0
From: IL
HI, I am a newNX200T Fsport owner as well - I am having ton of problem with the enform remote ? been on the phone with lexus 5 times and the remote start does not work - keeps giving me the "unable to process"message
I can lock and unlock but no start
please let me know if you have any thoughts
thanks in advance
I can lock and unlock but no start
please let me know if you have any thoughts
thanks in advance
Phil
Pole Position
Joined: Apr 2014
Posts: 213
Likes: 1
From: NJ
As a potential buyer I am researching this.
Is the only way to get remote start on Lexus via a subscription to Res+ or Enform?
This link for Res + lists a subscription of $65 per year
https://www.lexusresplus.com/overview/pricing.jsp
The Enform subscription looks like an Onstar type of thing with safety items that I probably would not want and costs $220 a year
http://www.lexus.com/enform/
I think some of the competitors offer this from the Key Fob without a subscription.
Is the only way to get remote start on Lexus via a subscription to Res+ or Enform?
This link for Res + lists a subscription of $65 per year
https://www.lexusresplus.com/overview/pricing.jsp
The Enform subscription looks like an Onstar type of thing with safety items that I probably would not want and costs $220 a year
http://www.lexus.com/enform/
I think some of the competitors offer this from the Key Fob without a subscription.
